Gorgeous Compact Fifth Wheel RV! Open Range 284RLS

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@henryfam58 3 жыл бұрын

Cable driven slides, I thought they went away with the dinosaurs.

@erhodes352 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the wet bay being in it’s own area with separate door. I wish they all did that.

@thespankdmonkey 3 жыл бұрын

The free bottle of water has me sold on this one!

@marablack1233 3 жыл бұрын

Now this is NICE! And the bathroom “doesn’t” have that awful corner shower! Yaaaay!👏🏻👏🏻😄👍🏻💞

@harrydaniels7994 3 жыл бұрын

Wow 😳 this Open Range is quite nice 👍 with a great floor plan and set up for a washer dryer! Nice amount of cabinetry and storage! I would put this one on my shortlist! Thanks JD for another great video!

@LordFalconsword 4 жыл бұрын

Love my Open Range 376FBH, they continue to have good improvements. The range is beautiful.

@paulaanderson9770 3 жыл бұрын

I love this. Especially the kitchen and the fact that it has washer/dryer hookups.

@richardroberts1090 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent price point RV. Has just about everything a couple or small family could ask for. Kitchen is well designed with excellent appliances. Bath and bedrooms are great additions. Love that a washer dryer hookup was made available. Living room is great except for the TV mounted to high. Excellent review.

@ricwestdoesitwork 4 жыл бұрын

Nice floor plan JD. Great review on this Open Range. Thanks for sharing.

@EagleOne49 4 жыл бұрын

Great review and thanks for reviewing shorter fifth wheels. I have a 2018 GMC 2500HD Duramax and this unit seems to be a perfect match.

@dogtower1414 4 жыл бұрын

Im in a 17rths toy hauler and I am going to be getting a new model soon and I really like this 5th wheeler. That's a gorgeous rig.

@marsellesmckenzie8567 Ай бұрын

Love this camper

@CatherineLeighe 4 жыл бұрын

This is very nice , well designed, excellent use of all space. There are cramped rooms. The free water 💧 is a plus. ✨

@brianm1916 4 жыл бұрын

I love love love the layout of this unit. It was super smart of them rotate the stove 90 degrees to the half wall. When cooking I like having counter space on both sides of the stove top. They nailed it! The only thing that I don't like is that the slide flooring material looks like a tripping hazard.

@JA-tr9ze 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Open Range 323 RLS 2019 model. It only sticks up for a little while after the slides are extended. After they are extended they relax and are flush with the floor. You don't even notice them.

@kimberlyberas927 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice option! Thank you for showing!

@blueleafevirosvc.inc.2796 2 жыл бұрын

Great info and love the details of you explaining about unit.

@andyr5389 4 жыл бұрын

Brand new and box tube to raise the axles is already rusting. Making trailers cheaper and cheaper by the year.

@situationaladventures 3 жыл бұрын

Came here to say the same thing. Thought it was a review of a used 5th wheel for a moment.

@MsKindaSorta 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! I was like, “Is that rust?”

@jasongarry1330 3 жыл бұрын

That's why they make Rustoleum paint sheesh gotta complain about something.

@andyr5389 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasongarry1330 Complaining about me complaining....🤔

@SWS1493 27 күн бұрын

@@situationaladventures What is a really good RV to park in a campground and not move? I will be living in it 7 months a year,if you don’t mind giving your opinion.i am completely over whelmed. Something under 30 ft. I hear pop outs often leak. So much out there. You sound like you might know something.

@susanamberg3960 4 жыл бұрын

The one thing I wish rv manufacturers would think if is the orientation of the shower seat. This one should be on the other side to make it easier to step in and out of. Overall this setup is really good.

@kylecoffey8529 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review on a nice 5th wheel. I do like the little touches that you don't see from other manufacturers. Not a fan of all the cable driven slides but everything else is nice.

@Masterchief68 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Love the outside kitchen.

@glenkyle2883 4 жыл бұрын

Good design it has a lot of pluses. I recently had a problem with the power disconnect does not shut off all the power to your trailer

@lisamcgrath3132 3 жыл бұрын

LOOOVE this camper!!!

@anthonybrowning2281 4 жыл бұрын

Yes like this unit, good find

@Scorpiomary 4 жыл бұрын

Nice rig. Thanks for sharing

@joanridgeway3674 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody i know that has a 5th wheel uses it for work. We in a rv park now in texas and most of the 1200 people on this job has one. We all agree we want less windows. Its hot here almost year around. Less windows, better a/c, and more storage. Nobody wants fireplaces, and huge windows especially around their heads.

@darisanshanger1616 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! That’s a sweet rig!!

@bwolper 4 жыл бұрын

Packs a great punch for a compact.

@tcoker6616 4 жыл бұрын

At around the 8:03 mark you said “l don’t think you’d run out of space...”. You don’t know my wife, that’s just the spice rack!

@BrittMFH 3 жыл бұрын

🤣😃🤣

@shestudios 3 жыл бұрын

That means you married a women that loves 😋 to cook! Lucky man. 👍👏

@sherylarnold2083 2 жыл бұрын

I saw the tour of this beautiful 5th wheel, for me I have 3 cats and a teacup yorkie so I would need carpet for the pets to walk better. I also LOVE Texas, so I’m going to give you 2 thumbs way way up!!!! I live in Michigan, my grandchildren live here so I’m unable to move to Texas.

@terryhaynes1596 4 жыл бұрын

That is a very nice couples coach. Great price! Love the kitchen. But I like my recliners. Wish it had two recliners. Thanks for making me RV envious!

@mitchelljordan5389 4 жыл бұрын

This has dual recliners however they didn't include the center arm rest/cup holders to keep the slide shorter...

@terryhaynes1596 4 жыл бұрын

Mitchell Jordan my apologies for not making myself clearer. I mean independent, rocking, rotating recliners with a table between them. But still it is a beautiful rig

@dylangouert337 3 жыл бұрын

that's a nice unit you got there

@jctorres6112 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful inside

@bobbydavenport5417 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously though this is beautiful RV

@DaisyAnnabelle65 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@foxxrider250r 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be the perfect compact Fifth wheel

@carlosnsosa99 3 жыл бұрын

Really like this model simply because of the single tire towing capabilities

@ger13nunyah56 3 жыл бұрын

So Cool and portable

@EverythingRVbyPat 3 жыл бұрын

Big fan of Open Range.

@stevenlindsey3145 4 жыл бұрын

Well layed out unit.

@robertkendall1037 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent for my wife and I to fulltime in

@flipflopgirl3786 3 жыл бұрын

Very, very nice!!

@joely225 2 жыл бұрын

Love it but need a king size bed. Gotta get my rest. Guess I'll keep on looking. Thanks.

@MsTeck883 4 жыл бұрын

I do not like that it's already rusting on the box channel and also the vent in the couch is an awful idea. In 2 years when the furniture starts peeling, then what and you have to replace the furniture. The crap clothes rod in the master closet is poor. I would want a lot of changes in this unit. But the smaller length is good. The living room is a nice size. I would like to see a longer counter, maybe the stove more over to the size so there is room enough to have a beverage bar. I also would not want the cable slides. The passthrough storage isn't tall enough to put bins in. I can stack 2 high in my Montana, even after I installed the slide-drawer.

@Melidontcare 2 жыл бұрын

The rust on the frame is a huge turnoff.. says CHEAP to me. I’ll pass.

@cpfpv6410 4 жыл бұрын

I love it!!

@elizabethrose3667 3 жыл бұрын

When we are retired, the goal Is to cruise warm climates in the winter. 😊

@dv7431 4 жыл бұрын

Look at the rust on the welds at 2:14 wow

@btl4220 4 жыл бұрын

Dave Vollhardt so what’s the solution to that ? galvanized steel ?

@TheMuirite 4 жыл бұрын

Nice RV but still to large for me, I would like to be 32' or less. I would say this one checks most of my boxes but I will NEVER EVER get a rig with a residential fridge after what my dad is dealing with. His fridge BROKE and they replaced the fridge BUT he had to pay for the slide to be removed bc it would not fit thru the door. I would much rather two RV compressor fridges made to look like french door units.

@bullkeusatough6693 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is what I need

@carloscastillo5341 3 жыл бұрын

In your introductions, can you include the pin weights of the units.

@Spoolingturbski 4 жыл бұрын

That's not a short fifth wheel. It's 35 feet. There are much better offerings available I think. But I love your videos and content. Would love to hear more about construction of these rigs and how they defer in detail.

@MsTeck883 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was less than 30' Darn

@joesephtoulouse5360 3 жыл бұрын

It's a 28 ft guys

@tomjones4093 3 жыл бұрын

I just googled it... it says 33.1 feet end to end.

@glendasellers9189 3 жыл бұрын

I love it

@hollygab8188 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo nice!! Love the kitchen and wash/dryer. 2 ac. Big living room. What towing capacity do you need to haul this with?

@lindaneblett6438 3 жыл бұрын

This 5th wheel has all of my needs/wants. Anyone have a opinion on cable slides vs other types?

@highstrunglinemanlife1812 3 жыл бұрын

I’d buy this if the sofas had cup holders and massage mode. Also if it had a drop frame for more storage up front that would be helpful to but since there isn’t one I don’t think I’ll buy it

@bobbydavenport5417 3 жыл бұрын

With the in closed underbelly and heated tanks

@joeylong5489 4 жыл бұрын

I like that unit. It has everything you need without giving really anything up. I would like to maybe see a U-Shaped dinette so then you could sleep more people

@BrittMFH 3 жыл бұрын

No. Then get an RV with bunks.

@joeylong5489 3 жыл бұрын

Britt H no. Because of the once in a while guests i wouldn’t buy a RV with bunks if I am barely going to use them

@bmalone0688 4 жыл бұрын

Can you video one of the Kingsport ranch edition 21 footers? Thanks!

@butchgeagan9768 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@manuelguzmanjr6622 2 жыл бұрын

This open range is very nice. My wife might like this one. Can my Ram 2500 diesel with payload of 2100 be able to pull this safely?

@mattsmith3305 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and review, although you didn't show us the propane or front storage compartments. I agree this is a gorgeous compact fifth wheel. I like the floor plan, plus the 2nd entry into the bathroom. My only recommendation would be to lower the TV to eye level in the living room. This unit would be perfect for a 3/4 ton gas powered truck.

@TheRoadTaken 4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree about the TV.

@BrittMFH 3 жыл бұрын

YES! Eye level TV... Why are there so few of us who value that?!!!

@joanbrentt2785 2 жыл бұрын

Do the front too!!!! Looks grEAT!!

@tomzerfas 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! What's your opinion on cable slides? Are they just as hearty and reliable as rack and pinion?

@johnleslie9493 3 жыл бұрын

JD, something that many of us want to know is maximum rooftop weight capacity. We are race fans and travel all around the country to attend auto races. We reserve trackside rv space and use the rooftop to watch the action. We’ve pretty much worn out our old class A gasser and want to replace it with a mid-size bunkhouse Fiver OR a toy hauler travel trailer. With 3 or 4 (or sometimes 5) 200+ lb guys, rooftop weight capacity is critical. How can we know how to choose a unit that will accommodate us?

@banishedfromars 3 жыл бұрын

Comes with a free bottle of water, way to roll with the punches . Hahaha

@RyRyWags 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, and nice price point too! My wife wants to get a RV, camper, or trailer...something to travel the country and explore!

@AnDru-lw1dx 3 жыл бұрын

When you made the video on the rock wood ultra life is this bigger or same length as it?

@andrewfidel2220 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm, tough call between this and the Montana 294RL. I like the bigger shower in this rig but the front glass in the Montana is great. I do have to say that if you're going to do a washer/dryer it would be loads easier to get it into this one. My final thought is that while I think Open Range is above average for fit and finish, the Montana's I've been in have been overall a notch above.

@markreams3192 3 жыл бұрын

A side opening cargo door would be much easier for storage below slides.

@bobbydavenport5417 3 жыл бұрын

Lol,Well I hope the rv is nice on the inside because that was only partially full bottle of water lol

@microwavedsoda 4 жыл бұрын

that back hitch is a shin skinner

@Andi-xe8qo 3 жыл бұрын

Is possible to make clip about brake controller? Factory installed vs self installed. Please explain to new people how is works and why you need it.

@OmahaWayne 4 жыл бұрын

great review, I love when you do more of a "couples" coach instead of all the damn bunk house units :) Thanks JD Also I am out on open range units just never liked the look of them and the fact no matter how heavy the slide its going to be cable operated. Residential fridge on a cable slide, i'll pass. Again thanks for the review though, you make them interesting enough to learn about units I am not even interested in :) More Alliance Paradigm reviews would be awesome !!!!

@BrittMFH 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, with you on all points. Don't need bunks, for sure!

@Kevinw4040 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed I’ll pass on cable slides. They jump off their track and get tangled.

@Kryptkeeper911 4 жыл бұрын

Does the dealer charge a extra fee for the rust or do they throw that in for free?

@STAIND12300 4 жыл бұрын

For real. I saw that too

@bullnpcola 4 жыл бұрын

ben low they musta found that frame in the back 40

@bpaul1201awesome 4 жыл бұрын

Most frames are made by LCI and they do very little for rust prevention. Hell when you go on their website and look for replace parts have the pictures of the metal parts are rusting in the pic. They are making so many RVs at the moment that no one is really caring about this issue. The smaller manufacturers like Lance, Outdoors Rv, and Northwood Manufacturing are some of the few who make their own frames and give them a good rust preventative treatment.

@SpykersB 3 жыл бұрын

bpaul1201awesome my trailer was newly built Aug 2018, had some major issues, sat at the dealer over winter, 8 months later I go pick it up, it looks like a 10 year old trailer underneath from all the rust. It has nothing to do with them having to “making so many RV’s at the moment”. They never paid attention to it before Covid. Cheers 🍻

@BrittMFH 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa.... In Florida climate 😟

@marklengal9990 4 жыл бұрын

Are you finding the discounts this year are not as good as in past years?

@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35 2 жыл бұрын

This is a nice layout!!! How long is this trailer?

@davidireland3777 4 жыл бұрын

Please explain why a 12,000 pound 5th wheel is relatively light BUT an 11,000 pound travel trailer is relatively heavy..... (Question is based on your comments when “looking at the numbers”)

@paulhughes5979 4 ай бұрын

The 2" box section beneath the 8" I-beam is NOT there to raise the unit, it is there to take the stress of the I-beam, which will crack the frame and break the leaf spring hanger. You need to do more research on this.

@benross303 4 жыл бұрын

You made the comment about low pin weight. Would it probably be the the area of 2000 lbs?

@sylviawilliams4424 3 жыл бұрын

on the 5th wheelers can you state what size truck to haul

@nal13nal13 3 жыл бұрын

Is the hitch capable of towing a trailer or is it just for a bike rack?

@bobbydavenport5417 3 жыл бұрын

So I'm assuming it has the four seasons package

@elizabethrose3667 3 жыл бұрын

If it had a washer and dryer it would be perfect.

@jameslambert2544 22 күн бұрын

Is the outside refrigerator is ac voltage only?

@larryjones5232 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a dish where do you put the receiver

@TheDesertdawg1 4 жыл бұрын

When did a 35 footer become a “shorter unit” ??? I’m planning a 34 to 36 footer to retire/full time travel in a few years. Great 3/4 ton unit. PS, yes I’m still using my Blue Ox

@JA-tr9ze 4 жыл бұрын

They became the shorter unit when mainstream larger fifth wheels hit the 40-45 class and 2018-2020 3/4 ton trucks being able to tow a monstrous amount compared to past trucks.

@huizhuzhang6188 3 жыл бұрын

How long is this RV? Our driveway is 31'. Is there a massager for the love chair, if not, can we have it installed?

@NatohDine 3 жыл бұрын

What is the ceiling height throughout? It seems like RV manufacturers hate tall people. My poor 6'7" brother in law can't fit in most.

@jasonhinson3812 3 жыл бұрын

As a roofer I can say, PVC is much better then TPO.

@ghostking0019 3 жыл бұрын

Looked nice minus the painted over rust on the frame

@martinhinkins2027 3 жыл бұрын

Could you pull this fifth wheel with a 3/4 Ton HD truck with a diesel?

@Handl3sAreStupid 4 жыл бұрын

Did you meet the Fresh Prince of del Air while you were there?

@garymartin200 3 жыл бұрын

Saw a good amount of rust around those tires

@PaulSmith-zr7po 7 ай бұрын

Please explain how 12,500 lb trailer can ride on 2 x 6,000 axles? Why isn’t that overloaded?

@hensley4051 3 жыл бұрын

I would really like to talk to you about this Camper if available. Exactly what we want!

@richmanwisco 4 жыл бұрын

Noticed the Suburban branded griddle. Good to see manufacturers responding to their customers. Haven't seen one in person, but I wouldn't be surprised if these Suburban griddles are manufactured by the same company that makes the Blackstone brand griddle. They look like clones.

@TheRoadTaken 4 жыл бұрын

I believe it was KYD that did a review on these recently IIRC and stated they are essentially the same... Or was it JD??? Now I can't remember but it was one of the two. It's the main YT I follow religiously.